12 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Western Isles)
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Discover the unique culture of the islands. Kids can dress up to try island jobs, learn some Gaelic, and enjoy other activities.
A prehistoric monument, with a chambered cairn, drenched in myths and legends.
A stunning sandy beach, on the edge of the Atlantic. Enjoy the shifting sand dunes, and turquoise sea.
An impressive castle overlooking the harbour, it now serves as a wedding venue, and holiday destination. The grounds are open to the public, with a river inlet, and lots of paths to explore.
A family run visitor centre with alpacas, pigs, Hebridean sheep, chickens, ducks and peafowl. There's no charge, but donations are very appreciated.
Two rennovated thatched cabins, used in past times to process barley grain into meal. Very picturesque and charming.
One of the best chances in the country to spot the iconic birds. There are information boards at the viewing point, a timber construction with turf roof and glazed windows.
A geological wonder, it's a place to spark the imagination, with the small hills evoking feelings that there might be a hobbit somewhere near.
A stunning beach, hard to believe that it's in the UK, with vast areas of sand dunes, and amazing views.
Now uninhabited islands, now 'islands at the edge of the world'. It's home to a million seabirds including the UKs largest colony of Atlantic puffins.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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